DOG APPLICATION

* MUST LIVE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA: Unless otherwise discussed in advance, we will only consider Los Angeles area adoptions. If you do not live in the LA area please check with us before filling out an application by e-mailing us @ info@therescuetrain.org.

*MUST BE 21: Applicant must be at least 21 years old/head of household.

* IF RENTING, have the knowledge and consent of your landlord.

*ADOPTION DONATION & CONTRACT: If we approve you for adoption of a dog, we accept a minimum donation of $250 and signed adoption agreement.

*Be willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care of the pet for the rest of its life.

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of this application does not guarantee adoption of a Rescue Train animal.

About You and Your Family

Are you applying to adopt or foster a dog?

Adopt

Foster

Name of dog you are interested in:

What are your reasons for wanting to adopt or foster a dog?

Companion Animal

Gift

For your children

Watch Dog

Help save a life

OtherOther

If you are applying to foster would be the ideal dog for your lifestyle?

Do you have young children (grandchildren, nieces/nephews, friend's children, etc.) that visit?

No

Yes (Please let us know their age(s) and if they will be interacting your dog and how often)Yes (Please let us know their age(s) and if they will be interacting your dog and how often)

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?

Yes

No

Are you planning on moving or traveling in the next 12 months?

No

Yes (please explain)Yes (please explain)

At what age do you feel a child is responsible enough to care for a dog without supervision? (i.e. walking, feeding etc?)

Will all household members be able to come and meet the dog at a scheduled adoption appointment?

Yes

No (please explain)No (please explain)

Your Home Environment

Do you have a completely fenced yard?

Yes

No

What kind of fence do you have (i.e. wood, chain link, block wall, wrought iron etc)?

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What is the height at the highest point of your fence?

What is the height at the lowest point of your fence (including gates)?

Do the gates have locks?

Yes

No - (are you willing to install locks prior to a homecheck?)No - (are you willing to install locks prior to a homecheck?)

I don't lock my gate because:

Do you have an electric driveway gate?

No

Yes - if yes, will the dog have access to the driveway when the gate is opening and closing?Yes - if yes, will the dog have access to the driveway when the gate is opening and closing?

Does anyone in your home smoke?

No

YesYes

Do you have a dog door?

No

Yes - when would the door be accessible?Yes - when would the door be accessible?

Do you have a pool?

No

Yes

If yes is your pool fenced?

Yes

No

Who has access to your yard other than immediate family?

Housekeeper

Gardener

Pool man

Exterminator

Neighbor

OtherOther

Where will the dog be when people enter your yard?

Inside

Dog Run

I trust others to not let the dog get out. Please explain:I trust others to not let the dog get out. Please explain:

Your Pet Experience

What is your level of experience with dogs?

First time owner

Intermediate

Advanced (You have studied under a professional dog trainer) - If you chose this option please tell us your dog training philosophy:Advanced (You have studied under a professional dog trainer) - If you chose this option please tell us your dog training philosophy:

What behavioral issues if any do you have experience with?

None

Housebreaking

Leash aggression

Animal aggression

Human aggression

Food aggression

Separation Anxiety

Escaping

If you chose any of the above please tell us about your experienceIf you chose any of the above please tell us about your experience

If you have children, what is their experience with dogs?

List your PAST pets that you had as an ADULT - type of pet, length of time in your care, and what happened to them (gave away, euthanized, died of natural causes, lost, etc.):

Please describe your current pets. Include breed, age, gender, length of time in your care:

Are your current pets spayed or neutered?

Yes

No

Don't know

Not Applicable

Are your current pets up to date on vaccines?

Not Applicable

Yes

No (please explain)No (please explain)

Have you ever had a pet escape from your yard?

No

Yes (please explain)Yes (please explain)

If you currently have a dog how do you walk it?

Not applicable

Always on leash (unless in a secure yard)

Off leash

Both (please explain)Both (please explain)

Have you ever turned a dog into a shelter.

No

Yes - (please explain)Yes - (please explain)

Have you ever allowed an animal to breed/have babies?

No

Yes - please explainYes - please explain

Do you have a veterinarian? If yes, please list name, number and how long you have used the vet:

Living With A Companion Animal

Is someone home during the day?

No

Yes (Who?)Yes (Who?)

How many hours a day will the dog be alone?

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Which rooms, if any, are off limits to the dog?

Will the dog be allowed on the furniture?

Yes

No

Only certain pieces of furniture

What activity level are you looking for in a dog:

Couch potato

Short walks

Intermediate

Active - long walks, hiking, jogging partner

Agility training

Will you be able to exercise your dog on a regular basis?

No

Yes (explain method of exercise)Yes (explain method of exercise)

Where will the dog be kept during the day?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

What plans would you have in place for your dog when you travel? (Ex: hired petsitter, friend who stops by to feed, dog will stay at a kennel, etc)

What type of food would you feed your dog? If commercial food, please state brand, if the food is canned, kibble, dried, raw, etc):

Have you and or would you be willing to hire a trainer or take a dog to obedience classes?

If your pet becomes ill, gets injured, needs surgery or ongoing medical care, what amount are you willing to spend on veterinary/medical care?

Would you consider getting pet insurance for this animal?

What might cause you to give up your dog? Check all that apply:

Allergies

Accidents in house

New spouse doesn't like dog

Financial reasons

Biting/aggression

Dog is hard to train

Dog gets sick

You get sick

New baby

Moving out of state

Move to a place that dogs aren't allowed

Expensive vet bills

Dog barks a lot

Dog growls or nips at strangers

Dog bites children

Dog loses control of bladder

Dog doesn't get along with current pet

Aggressive with other dogs

Neighbors complain about pet

Poor watchdog

Jumping on people

Not the kind of dog I thought it would be

None of the above

A dog can live to be 15 to 20 years old; are you able to make this long-term commitment?

Applying to foster N/A

Yes

No (please explain)No (please explain)

Who would care for this dog in the event something happened to you or you could no longer care for your pet?

If there is anything else that you would like to tell us about you or your family, please feel free to write your comments here.

If I adopt a Rescue Train dog, I can make a donation of at least $250 to help rescue and care for other abandoned dogs. I understand that my adoption donation is often just a fraction of the cost that The Rescue Train has spent on boarding, spaying and neutering, vaccines, microchips, medical costs and dog training. I understand that my donation is a gift freely given, not a purchase price for a dog. No goods or services have been or will be provided in exchange for the donation. I understand that any donation made is not refundable.

Applying to foster N/A

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that a home visit is required and that a home visit does not guarantee placement:

I agree

I do not agree

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I understand that submitting an application does not mean I am approved to a adopt or foster a dog from the Rescue Train. The Rescue Train has the right to refuse any applicant for any reason. The Rescue Train is not obligated to provide a reason or explanation for refusing adoption to an applicant:

I agree

I do not agree

Thank you for your interest in this animal. You'll automatically receive a copy of this application as your confirmation.